Scathophaga furcata (Say, 1823)
a dung fly

Scathophaga furcata(Say, 1823) - a dung fly, Wings - magnified - white background

Image 0008: Wings - magnified - white background

Shows Right wing - ventral view

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Magnification  macro-photographmacro-photograph
Specimen prep Set specimen
Lighting/focus Transmitted light. shaded by paper tube
Background white background
Image post-processing Stacked image (4 frames) combined in Zerene Stacker
Equipment used Canon EOS600D dSLR and MP-E 65mm x1 to x5 macro lens
Magnification factor x4
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P126026
Found as Male imago
Date 24 Apr 2016
OS grid ref SU00
Lat/Lon 50° 50' N, 1° 60' W
Location Dorset, VC9, England
Voucher 24 Apr 2016[G]
Record summary 2 males, swept off Red Currant
Return to Record page Scathophaga furcata on 24 Apr 2016 at SU00 in Dorset
Return to Taxon page Scathophaga furcata
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